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Erin Jane Studios specializes in working with entrepreneurs to develop and promote their personal brands through photography.

Photography studio quietly opens in Downtown Bay City amid a pandemic

Erin Poltorak, who hoped to open her photo studio in Downtown Bay City in mid-March, has used downtime caused by the COVID-19 crisis to learn new skills.  

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Anti-Racist Midland outlines a path for long-term policy change and community education

A multi-cultural group of past students at Midland Public Schools is aiming to change how issues of race are taught within education, reported in schools and considered by all through an effort called Anti-Racist Midland.

The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational and Eat Great Food Festival head to the web with virtual events

The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational and Eat Great Food Festival are moving online for 2020 with a series of events planned for the coming weeks.

Give Local Bay 2025 raised more than $200,000 for 62 local funds supporting nonprofits.
New grant opportunities available for non-profit organizations based in Bay County

The Community Foundation is offering COVID-19 mini grants to nonprofit organizations in Bay County. Grant applications are open now.  

Students listen to a lesson about MyPlate.
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan introduces nutrition and fitness to classrooms

Presenting a program called PE-Nut in classrooms, the foundation uses a whole-school approach to motivate students, parents, and educators to eat healthier and be physically active. 

The Breaking Bread Village: Founder Erin Patrice on discussing diversity in Midland

Erin Patrice, founder of 4 Steps 2 the Sun and The Breaking Bread Village on connecting with others who may be different than you and advocating for positive change in Midland.

During the pandemic, Spencer and Chelsea Skorupski found new ways to help families mourn.
Blog: Skorupski Funeral Home finds new ways to offer time-honored rituals to grieving families

During the pandemic, the Skorupski Funeral Home added outdoor services and live streaming to help families come together to celebrate the lives of their loved ones.

Program aims to get adult foster care home residents in Copper Country moving more and eating better

Residents have learned many healthy lessons through a program that offers nutrition and physical activity education and encouragement tailored to the needs of clients with cognitive impairments. 

Udder Bliss Farm brings gourmet mushrooms and more to local farmers markets

After jumping in to farming life nine years ago Bill and Pam Kehoe now supply three farmers markets and often sell out of their gourmet mushroom varieties in the process.

Surrounding communities jump to fill urgent needs for Midland County flood victims

Companies and citizens of the Great Lakes Bay Region came to the assistance of Midland County flood victims, donating $10,000 in critical supplies.

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